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In this episode, Michelle and Christian unpack the LA Galaxy's dramatic 3-3 draw against St. Louis CITY SC on June 14, 2025. Gabriel Pec nets a brace, Matheus Nascimento scores his first MLS goal, and Marco Reus adds two assists—but it's not enough to secure the win. We reflect on the team's need for resilience, missed chances, and late defensive lapses that cost LA two crucial points. We discuss key performances, tactical trends, and what's next as the Galaxy prepare for a high-altitude clash in Colorado after the international break.
Gary is joined by Andre Schumacher to talk about his new book, 'Two Versus One' and the complexity of coaching attacking football. Andre has written the book alongside Bernhard Peters and is challenging coaches to get into more detail and context when coaching teams to score goals. Andre has a masters degree in Sports Science and has worked at a number of professional clubs including Hamburger SV, VfB Stuttgart, and St. Louis City SC. You can order a copy of the book below: https://www.amazon.com/TWO-VERSUS-ONE-Strong-Decision-Makers/dp/B0F6PJ6N33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=APUJI6V6DMKO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7gBqIGhQ1P5SP6Mm89g59njE-mOwXTysqhbd7cVAJvBBLTeA2XyS0uZfYmWYhGmuo7RTlK5vDWDRq1rr08toFP3GFzhgWeGaHrG53BM91vNZIZI0iZCiISD1Ya0MSSLmuP86m6NkCllMC0uhBEe99to8Ig0KQ01E1mKOTtsVjNQZ1S0qMPkV5eR-3TQyrsh12ts2hyANqmOetmXPVAt6yDt1j584d1Yx1iMN9Gb7GHM.m1D-0d3IQbBfHtJhXKH3DP0Y_LYVWQyHa6WNSXVDoR8&dib_tag=se&keywords=two+versus+one&qid=1750188112&sprefix=two+versus+one%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's comeback draw with LA Galaxy, the best individual performances, life under David Critchley so far, and what the second half of the season might hold!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC may as well be asking "Are you not entertained" under interim coach David Critchley. Klauss returns to scoring form in a big way against Los Angeles Galaxy, notching the team's first hat trick. Beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the teams tie, and how, to salvage the season, Klauss needs to be at the top of his game, and signs are promising. Can other players start scoring as well? What changes will the transfer window bring? Why do Beth and Tom talk about TWA? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
The 'No Kings' Protests took place over the past weekend all over country. Thousands of Saint Louis citizens took to the streets in order to protest what is currently going on in the country. It has been one month since the devastating tornado that hit Downtown Saint Louis. The man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers has been arrested after a long manhunt. There is a growing concern of what will happen to people on Medicaid. Leslie Dach, CEO of the non-profit Protect Our Care, discusses his concerns after the recent cuts regarding healthcare. 1.3 million Missourians risk losing Medicaid, half of which are children. Amy went to a baby shower. Matt Pauley, host of KMOX's Sports Open Line, Redbird Rush Hour, and Cardinals pre/postgame, discusses what is next for the St. Louis Cardinals after a tough weekend series in Milwaukee. St. Louis City SC has tied once again. Chris Cillizza, political commentator, author of the daily newsletter "So What?", independent news creator on Substack, Youtube and Noosphere, and contributor to NewsNation, discusses the protests that happened in his area this past weekend. He also discusses the birthday celebrations of the U.S. Army and Donald Trump. Debbie Monterrey, KMOX news anchor, discusses the No Kings Protests and how they were in Saint Louis. These protests were very peaceful and the people exercised their first amendment right in the way that they should.
There is a growing concern of what will happen to people on Medicaid. Leslie Dach, CEO of the non-profit Protect Our Care, discusses his concerns after the recent cuts regarding healthcare. 1.3 million Missourians risk losing Medicaid, half of which are children. Amy went to a baby shower. Matt Pauley, host of KMOX's Sports Open Line, Redbird Rush Hour, and Cardinals pre/postgame, discusses what is next for the St. Louis Cardinals after a tough weekend series in Milwaukee. St. Louis City SC has tied once again.
Hour 1 of Sports on a Sunday Morning features Tom Ackerman in conversation with three key guests. Dan Reardon breaks down the brutal conditions at Oakmont Golf Course, highlighting Sam Burns leading the field and Rory McIlroy's approach to media interactions. Keith Fisher discusses his new role as Lindenwood University's head hockey coach, the program's transition to Division One, and the growing hockey presence in St. Louis. The hour wraps with Chris Blair previewing the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway, covering top drivers, race day events, and a post-race concert by Chase Wright. Hour 2 kicks off with an IndyCar race preview, focusing on key drivers such as Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Joseph Newgarden, and Alex Palou, along with family-friendly event activities. Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss St. Louis CITY SC's progress, João Klauss' historic hat trick, and new coach David Critchley's impact on the team. John Mozeliak shares insights on Cardinals leadership transitions, pitching challenges, and Father's Day reflections. The hour concludes with Bernie Miklasz analyzing Wilson Contreras' leadership, Nolan Gorman's hot streak, injury updates, and the tight MLB division race.
Today with Chris and Amy; Hancock and Kelley talk about Alex Padilla handcuffed and forcibly removed from Kristi Noem's press conference plus a couple of Hancock stories. Scott Jagow and Stuart McMillian from the KMOX Newsroom talk about the Russian woman who gave birth to 69 children. Jen Siess, St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster for Y98 talks City playing host to the Galaxy and USMNT struggles. Sean Malone from KMOX Newsroom talks about the sheriff's badges and the money being sent.
Scott Jagow joins from the KMOX Newsroom to talk about surprise party and TIAM Weekend which turns into the man who has fathered the most children. Stuart McMillian joins from the newsroom with more information on that. Jen Siess, St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster for Y98 joins to talk about CITY SC and the USMNT struggles.
Jen Siess, St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster for Y98 joins the show to talk about City upcoming match against LA Galaxy, training in the summer, new coach and the struggles of the US Men's National team.
Send us a textBall Watching host, Jake Koenig, gives his two cents on all things USMNT, shares his final thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC's away loss at Portland Timbers, and previews the upcoming match at home vs. MLS Cup reigning champs '24 / potential Wooden Spoon in '25, LA Galaxy!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching host, Justin Graham, recaps St. Louis CITY SC's away loss at Portland Timbers, but gives the audience some hope via stats!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's loss in Portland, and the tough road City will have to take to make the playoffs. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
St. Louis CITY SC faced a tough defeat at the hands of the Portland Timbers, losing 2-1 at Providence Park. Despite outshooting the Timbers nine to five in the first half, CITY SC's hard work was rewarded when Akil Watts scored his first career MLS goal in the 50th minute. However, Portland equalized shortly after, and David Ayala sealed the victory in second-half stoppage time.Brendan McSorley made his first MLS appearance for CITY SC, marking the first time they have failed to pick up at least one point at Providence Park since 2023. Caretaker manager David Critchley praised the team's back four for their defensive efforts, noting that they had been creating more chances and playing more strategically under his tutelage.The team's recent performances under Critchley have been encouraging, with an increase in possession and goal scoring opportunities. As CITY SC prepares to face the LA Galaxy next on June 14, the team is optimistic about their future, with Critchley emphasizing the importance of staying positive and excited about their progress.The match was marked by several yellow cards, including one for Antony of the Timbers. The loss underscores the challenges faced by CITY SC under Critchley, but the team remains committed to their strategy and is poised for future success. Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.comFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/heartlandnewsfeed.bsky.socialMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.
KMOX anchor Scott Jagow joins the show to share the funniest movie he's seen in a long time. St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster on Y98 Dale Schilly also joins the show to discuss the team's win over San Jose and upcoming game vs Portland.
The dynamic duo Hancock & Kelley join the show for the first hour for some laughs and a discussion on the catty world of national politics. KMOX anchor Scott Jagow joins the show to share the funniest movie he's seen in a long time. St. Louis CITY SC broadcaster on Y98 Dale Schilly joins to discuss the team's win over San Jose and upcoming game vs Portland. Steve Wills, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs with Ameren Missouri, calls in to explain why you might see an increase on your utility bills this summer. Later, Producer Matt plays Chris & Amy's most questionable comments from the past week in a new recurring segment.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's last-minute win over San Jose, and the upcoming home match against Portland Timbers!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's win against the San Jose Earthquakes. Interim coach David Critchley delivered with a more entertaining, pressing style of play. Timmermann and O'Malley also chat about the USWNT game versus Jamaica.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, preview St. Louis CITY SC's first match under caretaker manager, David Critchley, and what the matchup against San Jose Quakes looks like from every angle! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss Olof Mellberg's firing and the naming of David Critchley as the caretaker coach. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
Rizz's son is on the road for good. Do you know music then play the game with us today. Google search data reveals most misspelled word for Texas.Charges have been filed against Festus resident Jack Roper, 56, following an eventful vehicle pursuit that ended dramatically on the Chain of Rocks Bridge.St. Louis City SC's Olof Mellberg fired less than a year into his coaching tenure.The top 10 Tom Cruise movies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's parting of ways with Head Coach, Olof Mellberg, and discuss what it means for the club moving forward.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textThis week's episode is packed with drama, disappointment, and a little bit of silverware (finally). We kick things off with STL City's 0-1 loss to Colorado—yes, we're now the third-worst team in MLS, and no, we haven't won a league game since March 15th. It's getting bleak out here.Then it's on to the Europa League Final, where Spurs beat United 1-0. Ange Postecoglou gets his flowers (and some wild photos), Spurs lift their first-ever trophy, and they're heading to the Champions League. Meanwhile, United's corner of the podcast has officially been renamed: “No European Football Corner.”In the Premier League, Chelsea beat Forest 1-0 in a sloppy but dominant performance. The energy was there, the vibes were immaculate, and Champions League football is back. And yes, if Chelsea win the Conference League, we're saying it: better season than Arsenal. Elsewhere, United beat Villa 2-0—though some say Villa were robbed—and Everton stunned Newcastle 1-0.We wrap with a look ahead to the Champions League Final on Saturday: PSG vs Inter—we've got predictions, hot takes, and maybe a few jabs. Plus, the Conference League Final is set: Chelsea vs Real Betis. Can the Blues end the season with a trophy?Tune in for all the chaos, celebration, and classic footy banter!As we finished this episode, the news dropped that St. Louis City SC has released Head Coach Olof Mellberg and current City 2 Head Coach David Critchley will assume first team manager responsibilities..... its almost like we called it. Henry got on late last night to provide a quick chat about this new to end the podcast! Enjoy!Support the show
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome David Gass (@empiregass) to the show to do a little "State of the CITY" review, fifteen games into the season. David is the co-host of Soccerwise and a seasoned voice in North American soccer. With over a decade covering MLS, NWSL, USL, and national teams, David brings unmatched insight and energy to the mic. Catch new episodes of Soccerwise on Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Olof Mellberg is still the St. Louis City SC coach. Or, at least he was on Tuesday when beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley sat down to chat about the team's loss against Colorado. With San Jose coming to town on Saturday, and the growing sense of frustration with Mellberg and the string of winless games, what options are there to turn the season around? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
Tom Ackerman talks with Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC, about the club's recent 1-0 loss to Colorado, ongoing offensive struggles, and missed scoring chances. Pfannenstiel addresses team confidence, the importance of leadership and accountability, and whether changes may be necessary. They also discuss how the team can rebuild unity and return to the principles that defined their success. Plus, Lutz highlights the role of sports in uniting the community during tornado relief efforts and stresses the club's commitment to supporting St. Louis in difficult times.
In Hour 2, Tom Ackerman hosts a deep dive into the latest from the St. Louis Cardinals, celebrating their recent winning momentum and strategic outlook with John Mozeliak and Bernie Miklasz. Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss St. Louis City SC's current struggles and the steps needed to rebuild confidence and team cohesion. The conversation also touches on the excitement surrounding the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and updates from the NHL and NBA playoffs
In Hour 1, Tom talks with Chris Zimmerman, CEO of the St. Louis Blues, about the team's season, community-driven tornado relief efforts, and future plans. Chris Blair, GM of Worldwide Technology Raceway, previews the upcoming Bommarito Automotive Group 500 and the Confluence Music Festival. Mark Boyle, longtime radio voice of the Indiana Pacers, shares insights on the playoff battle with the Knicks and Coach Rick Carlisle's leadership. Plus, the latest on Cardinals baseball, Kyle Larson's daring Indy 500–Coca-Cola 600 double attempt, and local fundraising efforts for the Red Cross and Urban League. Hour 2 dives deeper into the Cardinals' recent winning momentum with John Mozeliak and Bernie Miklasz, while Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC, discusses the team's current challenges and strategies for rebuilding confidence and cohesion. The show also covers the excitement around the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, and updates from the NHL and NBA playoffs.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's away losses in MLS and the US Open Cup against Minnesota United FC. We also preview the upcoming away trip against the Colorado Rapids!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's seeming inability to secure a win. What will turn the team's luck around? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
For the Glory KC is back with the 132nd episode of the show after an unexpected week off. Sporting Kansas City had a very busy week loaded with (frankly, ridiculous) travel. After nearly 5,000 miles, they picked up two hard fought points against St. Louis City SC and San Diego FC. The draw against their cross-state rivals definitely felt like a victory as they snatched the point from the jaws of defeat. The San Diego game was more of a slog, as though a team had travelled a ton, heavily rotated their lineup, missed one of their two Designated Players and were playing a superior opponent at home. Despite that, they still earned a draw.Sheena returns after a brief hiatus, and we work our way through both of those games as well as a brief mention of the 1-0 loss to the Portland Timbers from last week we didn't get to cover.The theme of the three games was definitely defense, villains and goalkeeping. All three get high marks as Shapi Suleymanov and Jansen Miller tortured the St. Louis fans. Pulskamp also stood on his head across all three games. And Robert Voloder may have cemented himself as the starter next to Miller at center back, with a revolving door of fullbacks playing next to them.Since our last episode, MLS also released roster compositions for all 30 MLS teams. Sporting KC have no surprises with two open international spots and the ability to add a Designated Player along with a U-22 Initiative player, or two U-22 signings. To aid in that addition this summer is $1,928,679 in General Allocation Money (GAM), of which at least $500,000 is burning a hole in their pocket and has to be spent. Also, we get into the movement of the LAFC/SKC game from a crowded week to an international break weekend.The KC Current got back to their winning ways with us taking the last week off. They beat Bay FC 4-1 before heading on the road to take out the Orlando Pride 1-0. The biggest questions coming off the victory that further cemented their first-place status is, at what cost did it come? Alana Cook, Debinha and Temwa Chawinga all left the game injured.In the Digital Crawl, we touch on a few more topics, including:SKC II slightly improving on their strugglesFormer SKC player updates on CJ Sapong, Kei Kamara and Gianluca BusioGreg Vanney gets his contract extended after the worst start to a season in MLS historyHere is a rundown of topics (and approximate start times):A Hard Fought SKC Point against San Diego - 6:36Sporting KC's big comeback vs St. Louis - 18:41A quick look at SKC vs. Portland - 48:10Sporting KC have room to spend - 52:17KC Current slip by Orlando and crush Bay FC - 1:06:28Digital Crawl - 1:14:33Upcoming GamesSKC II vs. LAFC2, Friday, May 23rd at 6:00PM CDT KC Current vs. Chicago Stars, Saturday, May 24th at 6:30PMSporting KC vs New England Revolution, Saturday, May 24th at 7:30PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled dot com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's Darbecue draw with sporting Kansas, and the upcoming away double with Minnesota United FC in MLS and USOC.They also welcome back their data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics on X and Substack), to the show to bring an objective and data-led perspective on the recent matches and where the team goes from here.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against Sporting Kansas City. The sting of nearly losing a derby could last for a while, as the team faces a tough schedule over the next several weeks. Worse, it extended the winless streak. With nearly every game becoming a must-win situation, as coach Olof Mellberg admits, what will push City to a win? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's USOC win over Union Omaha, home loss to San Diego FC, and the upcoming home matche against cross-state rival, Sporting kansas!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
In today's episode, Tom Ackerman dives deep into a variety of sports topics with some major names in the game. Bernie Miklasz kicks things off, giving his take on the latest St. Louis Cardinals performance and their future outlook. Josef Newgarden, two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, shares his excitement for the upcoming IndyCar race at Worldwide Technology Raceway and reflects on the emotional connection to racing and fatherhood. Doug Armstrong, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues, discusses the team's challenges, leadership from Brayden Schenn and Jordan Binnington, and the importance of youth development for the future of the franchise. Next, Christy Connoyer, Head Coach of SLU Softball, celebrates the team's historic first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, reflecting on their A-10 championship and leadership from players like Abby Mallo. Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis CITY SC, discusses the team's recent struggles, the return of Roman Bürki, and ongoing injury challenges as the squad fights to stay competitive in the MLS. Finally, John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, shares insights into the team's seven-game winning streak, bullpen moves, and commitment to player development, including updates on prospects like JJ Weatherholt and Ivan Herrera's return from injury.
Tom Ackerman talks with Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis CITY SC, following the team's frustrating loss to San Diego. Lutz breaks down the match, pointing to missed chances, individual mistakes, and careless giveaways that led to goals. He notes the positive return of goalkeeper and captain Roman Bürki, but acknowledges that injuries continue to hamper the squad, with players like Chris Durkin, Henry Kessler, and Tomas Totland still sidelined. Lutz calls for focus and resilience to prevent the season from slipping further and stresses the importance of reconnecting with the fan base.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome St. Louis CITY SC's President and GM, Diego Gigliani, to the show! Prior to joining CITY, Diego worked in multiple soccer roles for both Manchester City and their parent City Football Group, influencing both on-field results and off-field operations for clubs across the globe.In the interview, we discuss a variety of topics, including things like: his upbringing in Buenos Aires and various areas of the world, what led him to soccer, how he brings learnings from his prior role to CITY, his job description at CITY, what goals he has for the club, and how he describes his leadership style. We hope you enjoy!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about City's win in the Open Cup. While not pointless, the win didn't advance the team in MLS standings, just in the Open Cup bracket. But are the emotional impacts of a win following a bad 4-1 Seattle loss enough to lift the team to some wins at home in May? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's brutal away loss to Seattle, and the upcoming home matches against Union Omaha in the USOC and on the weekend against San Diego FC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
In Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, the looming REAL ID deadline is front and center as travelers rush to update their identification. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, security, and partnership. California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers leads to a discussion on automation, including a burger-making robot that can produce 130 burgers an hour. The Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act remains in committee. Also mentioned: tensions between India and Pakistan, a measles outbreak, and Alex Rich from our sister station Y98 getting ready to sing the national anthem at an upcoming St. Louis City SC match.
We have an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders beat the absolute brakes of St. Louis CITY SC in Matchday 11 cruising to a 4-1 victory. Moose scored another goal. Obed Vargas scored a goal. We had a coveted Nouhou goal. And Ryan Kent might just be the greatest player alive. We'll talk about all that, hit our Agenda Check then jump around the league for winners and losers around MLS.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.My Data Removal - Data brokers are selling your personal information! Fight back with My Data Removal. Hunt down and scrub your sensitive information from the internet. Use code "LS" for $10 off your annual plan.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeLobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, are joined by coaching analyst and current SLU Men's Head Soccer Coach, Kevin Kalish, to dive deep into CITY's first 10 matches of the 2025 season. We discuss the team's identity, assess performance thus far, and highlight areas for improvement.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's dramatic away draw against LAFC, and the upcoming away match against Seattle Sounders!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against LAFC, goalkeeper Ben Lundt's penalty kick save. Bottom line? The team's struggles may only be resolved with the return of injured players. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record, who provided us with some great additional content for this episode!
Welcome to Episode 387 of the Heart of LAFC podcast. Join us as we cover the latest news for LAFC and preview our next match against St. Louis City SC. Stay Golden LA!
Sports columnist Benjamin Hochman joins podcast co-host Beth O'Malley to chat about St. Louis City SC's 2025 performance and how the team just ... needs to start scoring goals. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's well-earned home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps, and the upcoming away match against one of their bogey teams, LAFC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's tough home loss against Columbus Crew, and the upcoming home match against another one of MLS' best, Vancouver Whitecaps!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
This week, the Team discusses the Cubs' surprising roster moves, including Matt Shaw's demotion to Triple-A and the implications for prospects like Gage Workman. They debate Shaw's unorthodox batting stance, drawing comparisons to legends like Stan Musial and Barry Bonds, while unpacking the team's strategy against a tough upcoming pitching schedule.On the Cardinals' side, the conversation turns to fan frustration, low attendance at Busch Stadium, and the front office's inaction during the 2024-25 offseason. The hosts break down a provocative Redbird Rants article by Josh Jacobs, listing 11 fear-driven decisions under John Mozeliak's leadership, from passing on Max Scherzer to the controversial handling of Wilson Contreras. They also touch on the Cardinals' 8-8 start, highlighting bright spots like beating top pitchers, while lamenting their knack for losing to no-name hurlers.Beyond baseball, Ron delivers his Soccer Minute, recapping St. Louis City SC's recent struggles and their hunt for Bundesliga talent. The episode wraps with a nod to guest Braden's upcoming softball broadcast and a playful debate about whether Ian Happ is destined for the Cubs Hall of Fame. Tune in for laughs, insights, and the latest from two of baseball's fiercest rivals!Check out the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, or X.Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.